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SH61 KAT

2013 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,732 mi
Last recorded74,732 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Audi S357,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 KAT
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,197 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,678 miles

Tpms light on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 2-3mm. Nail in o/s/r tyre very close to previous repair (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,413 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 48,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,946 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 22,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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SH61 KAT is a 2013 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 57,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH61 KAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Audi S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH61 KAT registered?

SH61 KAT is a 2013 Audi S3, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is SH61 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 KAT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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